According to the release, the fire started in a recliner where a 64-year-old woman was smoking while on oxygen. The woman tried to put the fire out, but it reignited. When crews arrived ...

Smoking can cause long-term negative effects on the body, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Smoking is dangerous to your health. It can harm nearly every organ in your body and ...

An elderly woman died in a fire blamed on careless use of smoking materials Tuesday afternoon in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The fire started around 4:15 p.m ...

Riley McPhee spent 14 years in addiction. Last week, she celebrated nine months sober. It is often said that when an addict is ready to change their life, they’re ready — though sometimes the ...

With the start of Alcohol Awareness Month, an area woman has a cautionary tale about how she lost her father to a lifelong battle with addiction. News Today's news ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Careless use of smoking materials caused a fire in which an 88-year-old woman was found dead Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said Wednesday. Chopper 7 was over the scene near ...